1 Corinthians 4:6 – In building the visible church, we believe we must obey God’s Word. Wherever the Bible does not prohibit a practice, we are free to use our God-given creativity.

1 Corinthians 10:23 – We are free to practice or name something as long as it does not contradict the Scriptures.

Numbers 27:15-23 – Throughout the Bible, when God’s people were unified, there was a strong central leadership and a godly central leader. The goal is to bring unity.

2 Timothy 3:14-17 – In the Bible, each church had leaders who unified the disciples. In the first century, churches were a collective movement. They were not autonomous or self-governing.

Ephesians 2:19-20 – We are called to be built on the foundation of the Apostles and Prophets. Both the Old & New Testament apply to our lives.

2 Timothy 3:14-17 – All scripture is from God. While the word ‘Scripture’ in this passage refers to the Old Testament at the time it was written, we believe that it now applies to the New Testament as well.

Ephesians 2:19-20 – The dynamic in this relationship begins as a teacher/student relationship and then matures to a more peer/peer relationship.

2 Timothy 3:14-17 – Discipling is teaching obedience to scripture. This is detailed in the “one another” passages: “love one another”, “instruct one another”, “confess your sins to each other”, “pray for each other”, etc.

Matthew 28:19-20 – Jesus wanted disciples to be made of ALL nations, and he wanted them taught His teachings found in the Bible.

1 Timothy 2:3-4 – To evangelise the world means that everyone should KNOW about God. But it is their choice to follow God or not!